And there were three high-profile casualties in Robin van Persie, Jonny Evans and Radamel Falcao. They also voted to get rid of Tom Cleverley, Nick Powell, Anders Lindegaard, Javier Hernandez and Nani. Here's a selection of fans' comments from the M.E.N. website.

What fans said on the M.E.N. website.......

We still need RVP, at the very least until we sign a proven goalscorer to replace him. And by proven I mean proven at United, so we need RVP for at least another season. And I personally would keep him until he retires. Too many people are judging him by a poor patch earlier this season but remember at the time Rooney was playing in midfield and Falcao was injured. - Floatin

I think Hernandez should stay. He is much better than Falcao. He would have got more goals than Falcao. Give Nani another chance, he's looking better than Angel Di Maria. James Wilson to go on loan. Evans has become a liability sell him. Jones and Smalling looking good. Give them a run of games together, see how they fare. Blackett to go on loan. McNair stays. - Francis

I would loan out Januzaj as his development is being hindered by sitting on bench. Would also keep Nani for at least another season. - Krick MUFC

Cleverley is out of contract at the end of the season so we won't be selling him anyway. Just glad he's gone. - Carl Speakman

Nani should stay personally he's had a great season at Sporting, why not give him a chance under Louis van Gaal even if its just one season. LVG reinvented Fellaini and Young. - Preaching Eagle

I like Hernandez as a player and he is energetic, willing to play backup but yes, I think it's time for him to move on because he is not suitable for the team's style, philosophy and system anymore. - Martin Khoe

I've always liked Chicharito, he has bundles of energy and wants to take his chances. He just doesn't fit in with the style of the team anymore. I hope he goes somewhere respectable and does very well. - Handsome Taco